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Root beer
Calories & nutrition facts
carbonated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 41 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 13 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0.3 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg 0%
- Magnesium 1 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 1 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 41 | 0 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.8 g | 13 | 0 g | 3.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 × can or bottle (16 fl oz) | 493 g | 202 | 0 g | 52 g | 0 g |
| 1 × can or bottle (12 fl oz) | 370 g | 152 | 0 g | 39 g | 0 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 61.6 g | 25 | 0 g | 6.5 g | 0 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 15.4 g | 6 | 0 g | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 92.4 g | 38 | 0 g | 9.8 g | 0 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 123.2 g | 51 | 0 g | 13 g | 0 g |
Questions about Root beer
What does root beer taste like?
It is sweet and fizzy, with a distinctive mix of vanilla, wintergreen-like notes and spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Recipes differ, so one root beer can taste more herbal or creamy than another.
Does root beer contain alcohol?
Most root beer sold as a soft drink is non-alcoholic. Traditional fermented versions can contain alcohol, so check the bottle if you need to avoid it.
What is root beer made from?
Modern root beer is usually flavoured with extracts or flavourings inspired by sassafras, sarsaparilla, vanilla and spices, then sweetened and carbonated. Sassafras oil is not used in commercial drinks in some places, so the flavour may come from other ingredients.
How do you make a root beer float?
Put one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a tall glass, then slowly pour in cold root beer; it foams up quickly. Serve straight away with a spoon and a straw.
What goes well with root beer?
Its sweet, spiced flavour is a classic match for burgers, hot dogs and barbecue food. For dessert, serve it with vanilla ice cream or use it in a root beer float.
How should you store root beer after opening?
Keep an opened bottle or can tightly covered in the fridge and drink it within a few days for the best fizz. Store unopened root beer in a cool, dry place.
Can you use root beer in cooking?
Yes. Simmer it into a glaze for pork or barbecue dishes, or use it in a cake batter for a sweet, spiced flavour. Reduce it gently in a saucepan until syrupy, watching closely as the sugar can scorch.
How much sugar is in root beer?
A typical 330 ml glass contains about 35 g of sugar, based on the drink's usual composition. The amount can differ between regular and sugar-free versions.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171871 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
